Zionism

Zionism is an ethnic or ethno-cultural nationalist movement that emerged in Europe in the late 19th century.
Its main goal is the re-establishment of a homeland for the Jewish people through the colonization of Palestine.
- The region corresponding to the Land of Israel in Jewish tradition, an area deeply embedded in Jewish history, religion and the identity.

History Of Zionism

In the 17th century, a number of “messiahs” tried to influence the Jews to return to Palestine.
By the late 18th century, interest had largely faded.
Pogroms in Eastern Europe led to the formation of the “Lovers of Zion.”
- This promoted the settlement of Jewish farmers and artisans in Palestine.
In the face of persistent anti-Semitism, “Theodor Herzl” advocated a Jewish state in Palestine.
In 1897, He held the First Zionist Congress in Basel.
After World War I, the movement picked up momentum with the issuing of the Balfour Declaration.
The Jewish population in Palestine increased from 90,000 in 1914 to 238,000 in 1933.
The Arab population resisted the movement.
The British were unsuccessful in reconciling Jewish and Arab demands.
In 1948, The movement achieved its goal with the creation of Israel.